Space Volcanoes

Five facts you might not know about the solar system's volcanoes

by JoAnna Wendel
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Eruption of Anak Krakatau Volcanoes Indonesia
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Which active volcano is Earth’s largest?

A. Mt. Everest

B. Mt. Pinatubo

C. Mt. Fuji

D. Mauna Loa

D. Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is Earth’s largest active volcano, rising 2.5 miles above sea level and measuring 60 miles wide.

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